National Republican., 1887-01-22

minutes, but should be thought abo ut sew
eral years. 1t is for boys In business, and
sure, il observed, to make them useful BOYS,
and, by habit, afterward, useful men. The
book is dainty little thing in print and
binding-a miniature model.
THE ARGUMENT FOR woMAN's ELEC-
10RIAL RIGHTS UNDER AMENDMENTS
XIV AND XIV OF THE CONS rITU ZION
OF THE UNITED STATES. review OF
my work at Washineton d. c., In 1901.
BY VICTORIA c. WoODHULL Mrs. John Bid.
dulph MARTINI. London q. Norman Il
Son, Hart street, Covent Garden. Publish
ers
The reading Of this book seems to us
Just mind that woman in our country has
the right to vote, and that, consequently,
every moment of her deprivation Ia a
grlevous and tyrannical wrong. We were
so convinced before we read 1t. Heartily
do we commend 'The Argument" to gem
eral and thoughtful perusal; for hence the
result may be that one half our population
may receive justice, and, thereby, all our
population be rendered happier.
STUDIES IN SOCIAL LIFE. A Review of the
Principles, Practices, and Problems of So
author of 1.-THE Great Conflict" &c. New
York: Belford, Clarke 4 Co. Sale Charles
Baum.
These studies embrace a wide variety OF
subjects, such as the progress, inequalities,
sufferings, vices, amusements, &C., OF so
ciety. They are all discussed with clear
ness, truth, and many original and striking
illustrations. The volume is full OF thought.
Its articles must awake and strengthen
thought In the reader. Stlll the world goes
wrong. What then9 Such arguments as
are here given must be continued persist
emily, though long and long they may meet
only failure "Truth is mighty and will
prevail''-some day, thousand years hence.
MEXICO OF TODAY. By SOLOMON BULK
LEY GRIFFEN. Illustrated. New York:
- Harper Il Brothers. Sale, Robert Beall.
With maps and many designs, an inter-
esting and instructive account, embracing
urban and rural Mexico, the characteristics
of all other concerns of the people. We
are introduced to our neighbor, and are
enabled to become intimate with him, per.
haps, finally, for mutual advan tage.
IN THE WRONG PARADISE, AND OTHER
STORIES. Bv ANDREW LANG. author Of
"Custom and Myth" &c. New York: Har-
per Il Brothers. Sale. Robert Beall.
Peculiar, vigorous, satirlcal, these stories
have remarkable interest. Beneath the clear
course OF the text CLEAN bright aud impor.
| tant truths. The diver who may grasp
them will find he is rewarded.
THE HOUSE AT HIGH BRIDGE. novel;
By EDGAR FAwCErT, author of "An Ambi-
iious Woman &c, Boston: Tickn0r 4 Com.
pany, Sale, A. s. Witherbee a. Co,
A story OF New York city aud vicinity,
with much good description and converse
tion and love. 1t is not OF the romantic
/ order, but OF everyday possibilities.
THE TRAMP ACTOR. BY ELLIOTT BARNES,
author of "Only Farmers Daughter" &c,
New York. Beliord, Clarke & Co. Sale,
Charles Baum.
Theatrical life surely has great variety,
especially In these travelling days Of actors,
and therefore 1t must have great interest.
| Such is the general opinion OF II. This
book agrees with such general opinion. Its
| incidents change quickly, like scenes on
the stage, and are Of many kinds, the com
ical being literally bestowed. Good illus
tratlons render the book still more at
| tractive.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BIOLOGICAL so.
| CIETY OF WASHINGTON. Published
with the co operation of the Smithsonian
Institution. Vol III. July l, 1884, to Feb,
4, 1886 Washington; Printed for the Soci'
ETY., Society.
Beside list OF officers and members, con-
stItution and proceeding s, this volume con-
tains addresses and communications; BY
Charles A. White, on "The Application of
Biology TO Geological History;' by Robert
Ridgway, "Description of Some New Spe'
ces Of Birds from Cozumel Island, Yuca'
tam; by pr' .; .a, hart Merriam, Th,, mpes9rlp,
California; by d, 4. Salmon, d, V. NJ, and